1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (639 Rentals)

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Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Largest Available Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITYKK 1 Bedroom 1 Bath/Den +1,743 Sq Ft$3,527
The RepublicA251,165 Sq Ft$2,823

Cheapest Available Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Center City of Philadelphia, PA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $812 at Universal Court 1. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Center City is currently $2,398. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath$812
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom$987
The Drake1 BEDROOM 1 BATH$1,187
1501 Locust St Residential1BD/1BA$1,200
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath$1,337
Spruce Tower-07$1,352
One CityResidence - B1$1,378
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA$1,395

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #24

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Southwest Center City Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

87 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Center City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Center City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Center City is at Universal Court 1 listed at $812.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Center City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Center City is $2,398.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Center City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Center City is a 1,743 square feet unit starting from $3,527 at THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY.

What is the average size for Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Center City is currently 653 sq ft.

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